Adjustable spinous process spacer device and method of treating spinal stenosis
US7998173B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 16, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7062
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Provided is an adjustable spacing device configured to be placed between the spinous processes of at least two adjacent vertebrae, the device including a transverse member and at least one adjustable transverse member, which connect two parallel longitudinal legs one to the other and a method of using the device to treat spinal stenosis by restricting extension and allowing normal flexion of adjacent vertebrae relative one to the other.
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